When you think of ‘endangered species,’ what do you think of? Maybe a tiger or a polar bear? But, what about a saiga or a white-bellied pangolin?

Sadly, there are now 41,415 on the ‘red list,’ and approximately 16,306 of them are endangered and threatened with extinction. British photographer Tim Flach was on a mission to capture as many photos of these endangered species as possible. The results are heartbreakingly beautiful.

After spending two years tracking down these elusive species, Flach created a body of work fittingly titled Endangered. His photos offer us a rare glimpse into the lives of these gorgeous, threatened creatures.

Flach’s stunning photos are a reminder for us to have respect for Mother Nature and all of its inhabitants. Before you know it, these unique, wonderful animals will no longer be sharing this planet with us.

4. Red Panda

Reliable population numbers have been hard to come by due to their shy and secretive nature. It’s estimated that there are about 10,000 individuals left on the planet, with a declining population each year.

14. Olm Salamander

Living in caves of the Denali Alps, this salamander is completely blind. In fact, it never develops eyes at all! Very sensitive to climate changes, this amphibian has been on the rare and endangered species list since 1982.

16. Hooded Vulture

17. Northern White Rhinoceros

This gorgeous animal is on the verge of extinction. As of today, there are only 3 left in captivity at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. They are the only 3 left in the world, and only one of them is male.